Orchard View Alternative High School

Summary:

Orchard View Alternative High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hopewell Junction, New York, as part of the Wappingers Central School District. Despite its small size of just 60 students, the school faces significant challenges, including low statewide rankings, poor academic performance, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism.

Orchard View Alternative High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New York high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4-year graduation rate has ranged from 56% to 91.6% in recent years, much lower than the 95% rate at nearby John Jay Senior High School. Orchard View also has a high dropout rate, ranging from 4% to 10%, compared to just 1.2% at John Jay. Additionally, the school has struggled with very high chronic absenteeism, reaching 77.8% in the 2021-2022 school year, more than double the rates at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School and John Jay.

Despite these challenges, Orchard View Alternative High School spends significantly more per student, at $35,320 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to $16,809 at Roy C Ketcham and $15,431 at John Jay. The school also serves a more racially diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students than the nearby high schools. This suggests the school may be serving a more disadvantaged student population that requires additional resources and support to improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 25 Corporate Dr
       Hopewell Junction, NY  12533


(845) 298-5005

District: Wappingers Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
943rd of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $35,320 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  60

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.3%
Hispanic:
21.7%
African American:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orchard View Alternative High School ranks worse than 76.8% of high schools in New York. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Wappingers Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.01. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Orchard View Alternative High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Orchard View Alternative High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Wappingers Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (63.3%), Hispanic (21.7%), African American (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wappingers Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard View Alternative High School is 8.2, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Wappingers Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard View Alternative High School is $35,320, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Wappingers Central School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Orchard View Alternative High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard View Alternative High School 943rd of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Orchard View Alternative High School in the ranking list.)

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Wappingers Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wappingers Central School District 312th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orchard View Alternative High School

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Rank History for all students at Orchard View Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.69 510th 935 45.5%
2006 65.13 311th 986 68.5%
2007 64.10 349th 1002 65.2%
2008 43.27 695th 1027 32.3%
2009 61.21 431st 1086 60.3%
2010 66.64 311th 1117 72.2%
2011 61.41 465th 1165 60.1%
2012 38.86 769th 1198 35.8%
2013 22.35 921st 1217 24.3%
2014 14.52 1045th 1237 15.5%
2015 12.98 1127th 1255 10.2%
2016 20.19 1056th 1255 15.9%
2017 15.71 991st 1221 18.8%
2018 20.21 945th 1210 21.9%
2019 7.85 1111th 1207 8.0%
2022 23.68 875th 1190 26.5%
2023 20.01 943rd 1228 23.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard View Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.24 428th 1095 60.9%
2019 34.06 749th 1132 33.8%
2022 41.70 546th 1038 47.4%
2023 43.72 568th 1130 49.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard View Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.06 827th 1154 28.3%
2019 6.10 1123rd 1179 4.7%
2022 18.05 913th 1101 17.1%
2023 11.03 1044th 1155 9.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Orchard View Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.94 983rd 1176 16.4%
2019 19.21 966th 1193 19.0%
2022 22.49 873rd 1155 24.4%
2023 33.64 801st 1197 33.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Orchard View Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.96 802nd 1176 31.8%
2019 3.65 1154th 1190 3.0%
2022 28.02 814th 1154 29.5%
2023 14.61 1000th 1191 16.0%
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Rank History for White students at Orchard View Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.79 709th 765 7.3%
2019 8.04 753rd 793 5.0%
2022 16.33 666th 738 9.8%
2023 22.82 656th 776 15.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Orchard View Alternative High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 30 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2006 44 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2007 45 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2008 41 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2009 54 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2010 45 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2011 32 3 2 9 0 0 0 0 46
2012 32 5 1 5 0 0 0 0 43
2013 43 5 0 11 0 0 0 0 59
2014 50 7 1 13 1 0 0 0 72
2015 51 5 1 9 1 0 1 0 68
2016 53 4 0 14 0 0 0 0 71
2017 57 7 0 11 0 0 1 0 76
2018 56 6 0 9 0 0 1 0 72
2019 42 8 0 12 0 0 1 0 63
2020 37 3 1 13 0 0 2 0 56
2021 40 2 1 8 0 0 2 0 53
2022 39 0 1 11 0 0 1 0 52
2023 38 6 2 13 0 0 1 0 60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orchard View Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 35 n/a n/a 0
2006 52 4.0 13.0 0
2007 52 4.0 13.0 0
2008 51 4.0 12.8 0
2009 66 5.0 13.2 n/a
2010 60 6.0 10.0 18.3
2011 46 4.0 11.4 21.7
2012 43 4.0 10.7 39.5
2013 59 6.0 9.8 39
2014 72 6.0 11.9 41.7
2015 68 6.0 11.3 42.6
2016 71 5.0 14.2 47.9
2017 76 6.0 12.6 52.6
2018 72 5.0 14.4 31.9
2019 63 5.0 12.6 54
2020 56 12.0 4.6 53.6
2021 53 6.8 7.7 50.9
2022 52 6.8 7.6 44.2
2023 60 7.2 8.2 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orchard View Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 35 n/a n/a 0
2006 52 4.0 13.0 0
2007 52 4.0 13.0 0
2008 51 4.0 12.8 0
2009 66 5.0 13.2 n/a
2010 60 6.0 10.0 18.3
2011 46 4.0 11.4 21.7
2012 43 4.0 10.7 39.5
2013 59 6.0 9.8 39
2014 72 6.0 11.9 41.7
2015 68 6.0 11.3 42.6
2016 71 5.0 14.2 47.9
2017 76 6.0 12.6 52.6
2018 72 5.0 14.4 31.9
2019 63 5.0 12.6 54
2020 56 12.0 4.6 53.6
2021 53 6.8 7.7 50.9
2022 52 6.8 7.6 44.2
2023 60 7.2 8.2 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Orchard View Alternative High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201598.6%1.4%0.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201697.3%1.3%0.0%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201888.4%0.0%0.0%97.1%94.2%94.2%94.2%100.0%98.6%88.4%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orchard View Alternative High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $225 (1.4%) $16,315 (98.6%) $16,540
2020 $289 (1.1%) $27,043 (98.9%) $27,331
2021 $1,209 (3.8%) $30,332 (96.2%) $31,541
2022 $327 (1.0%) $33,705 (99.0%) $34,032
2023 $3,725 (10.5%) $31,595 (89.5%) $35,320

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard View Alternative High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1111th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 943rd of 1228 High schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Orchard View Alternative High School)32.313.6
 18.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wappingers Central School District)81.267.8
 13.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course English (Orchard View Alternative High School)70.462.5
 7.9%
   End of Course English (Wappingers Central School District)92.186.2
 5.9%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Orchard View Alternative High School)7.10
 7.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Wappingers Central School District)76.345.6
 30.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Orchard View Alternative High School)2525
   End of Course Earth Science (Wappingers Central School District)77.366.5
 10.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Orchard View Alternative High School)5540
 15%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Wappingers Central School District)90.479
 11.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Orchard View Alternative High School)37.558.8
 21.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (Wappingers Central School District)79.669.2
 10.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Orchard View Alternative High School)4075
 35%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Wappingers Central School District)87.485.4
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6360
 4.8%
African American86
 25%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4238
 9.5%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54%45%
 9%


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Students at Orchard View Alternative High School are 63% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 60 students attended Orchard View Alternative High School.

Orchard View Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 23.2% of New York high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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